SOLD! OVER LISTING PRICE • 536 PINTURA DRIVE

3  🛏   2  🛁  🗝 PRIVATE ACCESS TO BLUEBERRY HILL PARK

 It was an honor to represent our wonderful clients on the sale of their beautifully remodeled Goleta home.
+ Exceptional location backing up to Blueberry Hill Greenbelt
+ Carrara Marble Counters
+ Custom Cabinetry
+ Stainless Appliances
+ Open Floor Plan
+ Abundant Natural Light
+ Built-in Speakers
+ Brand New Professionally Landscaped Yard
+ New Driveway
+ Avocado Tree
+ MUCH MORE


OFFERED AT $1,015,000
SOLD FOR $1,023,500

If you have anyone looking to relocate to any of our beautiful neighborhoods please keep us in mind. Your referrals are our priority.

SOLD! ⛳️🏠 Golf Course and Mountain Views

SOLD! ⛳️🏠 Golf Course + Mountain Views

253 Moreton Bay Lane #4 | Goleta, CA  93

Bedrooms: 2  |  Bathrooms: 2| Views: Golf Course + Mountain | Square Ft: 1,211
Sold Price: $573,000

 

Located on the Encina Royale golf course with beautiful mountain views. This 2 bedroom + den unit features an updated kitchen with newer appliances and Silestone kitchen counters, wood floors throughout, as well as an enclosed shared garage. The Encina Royale complex enjoys a clubhouse, pool, golf course, greenbelt and gym. Situated in a convenient Goleta location near shopping, yet 15 minutes from Downtown Santa Barbara. 

SOLD! 🛠 Goleta Fixer in Excellent Location

 Excited for our clients who scored this amazing fixer home in a desirable Goleta neighborhood.

Sold for $1,205,000

Just Sold 🎉 Turn-key 2 Bedroom Pacific Palms Townhome

We are thrilled for our very happy buyers to have just closed this turn key 2 bedroom Pacific Palms townhome in an excellent Goleta location.

Berkshire CEO Named #2 Real Estate Exec

Real estate research firm, The Swanepoel T3 Group, released their Swanepoel Power 200 last week, an annual ranking of the 200 most powerful people in real estate. The report focuses on "CEOs and other C-level executives that hold a senior position with a national franchise, referral network, or other collective group." Ron Peltier, Chairman and CEO of HomeServices of America, Inc., made it to the top of the rankings this year, coming in as number two of Swanepoel's Top Corporate Executives in Real Estate.

Peltier was first appointed Chairman in 2008, after 30 years in the real estate industry. Peltier has long been recognized as an innovator by the real estate industry, ranking consistently on Inman's Top 100 list and REALTOR Magazine's Top 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate. Under Peltier's leadership, HomeServices of America has grown steadily each year. According to The Swanepoel T3 Group, HomeServices has 70,000 Agents and generates a whopping 550,000 transactions per year. In 2015 alone, HomeServices added multiple companies, "the largest of which was First Weber in Wisconsin, with...$2.5 billion in sales in 2014."

Peltier's ranking on The Swanepoel Power 200 confirms Berkshire Hathaway is off to a great start in 2016!

See the full list of 200 executives here.

RealtyTrac Reports Decline in California Foreclosures

Last week RealtyTrac released its 2015 Year-End US Foreclosure Market Report, which shows annual foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions, and bank repossessions). According to the data, foreclosures are down 3 percent from 2014 and at a nine-year-low on a national level, and California's doing even better. In 2015, California saw 92,671 homes get foreclosed upon, or 0.68 percent. That adds up to a 14.66 percent decrease from 2014, and an incredible 83.05 percent decrease from the 2010 peak. RealtyTrac Vice President Daren Blomquist said that 2015 "saw a return to normal, healthy foreclosure activity in many markets."

Nationally, foreclosures were down 3 percent from 2014 and 62 percent from 2010. The report also found that during 2015, homes were in the foreclosure process for a shorter period of time.

Check out the graphic below to see the counties in California that had the highest and lowest percentage of foreclosures in 2015.

Just Sold! 284 Coronado Drive, Goleta

What a great year of sales! We are pleased to announce our final sale of 2015, which closed on December 31st! This charming Goleta home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, fireplace and a sparkling swimming pool. Located close to the beach and UCSB in the desirable Santa Barbara Shores neighborhood. A great buy for the lucky new owners!

Sold for $780,000

Preparing Your Home for Sale

Many factors can affect a home's sale price, some of which are out of your or your agent's control (think your neighborhood's location or nearby competitors). One thing that makes a substantial difference and is in your control, however, is cleanliness! When examining a home, potential buyers look for clean, light areas that make a home look warm and inviting. Properly cleaning your home before an open house or before a buyer checks it out can affect your sale price substantially. Whether you're cleaning your property yourself or hiring outside help, make sure you do it right. Take a look at this visual checklist before getting down and dirty for advice from industry pros and tips on cleaning each area of your house.

Available and Reduced! 284 Coronado Drive

Still available and newly reduced! Large, move-in-ready home in the gorgeous Santa Barbara Shores neighborhood of Goleta. 1,848 square feet featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an office, sparkling pool, fireplace, vaulted ceilings in master-suite & family room with tons of natural light. Attached 2-car garage. Very close to the bluffs, beach and Butterfly Preserve. Close to world famous Bacara Resort & Spa, Sandpiper golf course, UCSB, schools and major shopping center.

Newly offered at $814,900

Broker's Open Friday 10am-12pm

Open House Saturday 1pm-4pm & Sunday 1pm-4pm

For more information, go to http://www.jakeralston.com/listing/just-listed-284-coronado-drive-goleta-ca/